Rick Scott: “Inflation is over 10 million percent this year and their…”

“Nine of 10 households say they don't have enough money to buy food. That's socialism. And 80% of children under five are in some state of malnutrition. That's socialism. Inflation is over 10 million percent this year and their currency is absolutely worthless. What's that mean for the average person? A bundle of carrots costs 3 million bolivars. A dozen eggs cost 150 US dollars. That's socialism. Venezuela has the highest murder rate in the world.” (04:59–05:05)

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